Adjunct Faculty - Computer Science

Higher Colleges of Technology; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the UAE is seeking qualified instructors to provide effective teaching in general Faculty subjects and specific disciplines tailored to second language learners. The ideal candidate will participate in academic and extra-curricular events, develop innovative instructional methodologies, and engage in applied research to support student and community aspirations. A Ph.D. or relevant Master's Degree is preferred, along with significant teaching and industry experience.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is required where applicable.
• Master's Degree with professional certification and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's Degree may also be considered with extensive industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction in general Faculty subjects.
• Participate in the implementation of academic strategies.
• Engage in applied research relevant to division interests.

Education

Ph.D. in relevant discipline

Master's Degree and professional certification

Bachelor's Degree with extensive industry experience

Job description

Position Summary

Job Objective

To provide effective instruction in general Faculty subjects and in at least two or more specific areas of the assigned program/discipline to the second language learners within a student-centric learning environment that fosters respect for students, their culture, and their traditions. To actively participate in academic and extra-curricular events at the College and within the community.

Main Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation of HCT’s system-wide strategy.
• Assist with the development and preservation of system-wide and Faculty/Division-specific policies.
• Participate in the academic and extra-curricular events at the College and within the community.
• Engage in applied research relevant to the Division’s interest and the national innovation agenda and its targeted priority sectors.
• Use a practical, applied approach and teach courses that are in line with course syllabus and program goals to meet the needs and aspirations of the students and the community.
• Develop and utilize various educational technology resources to ensure that effective and innovative instruction methodologies are employed.
• Apply strategies to ensure that effective student learning is achieved within a second-language environment, providing continuous feedback on student progress through a variety of assessment tools, including tests, projects, assignments and other evaluation instruments.
• Take a student-centered approach, providing students with individual assistance, and dealing promptly with student issues by liaising directly with the student, program supervisor and other College personnel as required.
• Apply strategies to ensure effective student learning, provide continuous feedback and monitor student progress and take action to support student success.
• Evaluate students and timely update grades.
• Contribute to question banks and/or coursework assessments as requested.
• Apply strategies to ensure effective student learning, provide continuous feedback and monitor student progress and take action to support student success.
• Serve as student advisor as assigned.
• Provide recommendations on at-risk action plans as required.
• Support and mentor students during internships and work placements.
• Ensure that teaching facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained in good working order, if applicable.
• Prepare electronic Course Assessment Files (eCAF) and Course Assessment Reports (CAR) for the taught courses.
• Handle at least one system-wide course management in terms of content management, assessment development, course evaluation and review.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of teaching, learning, assessment and quality assurance as per the HCT Program Continuous Improvement Framework.
• Participate in the revision of courses and curricula.
• Invigilate both internal and externally administered assessments as assigned.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is required where applicable.
• Or Master's Degree and a professional certification relevant to the discipline with 5 years of teaching and industry experience.
• Or Bachelor's Degree may also be considered for candidates with extensive industry experience and industry certification as per the discipline requirement.
• Appropriate academic professional qualifications as required.